How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS717 - VCL Demand Horizon: Backorders considered (product &1 location &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 717

• Message text: VCL Demand Horizon: Backorders considered (product &1 location &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS717 - VCL Demand Horizon: Backorders considered (product &1 location &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS717 indicates that there are backorders being considered for a specific product at a specific location during the demand planning or deployment process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This message typically arises in the context of demand planning and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with the deployment of products to meet customer demand.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system identifies that there are backorders for the specified product and location. This means that there are customer orders that cannot be fulfilled due to insufficient stock or supply. The demand horizon is the period during which the system is evaluating demand and supply, and backorders are taken into account in this evaluation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Backorder Situations: Review the backorders for the specified product and location. You can do this by checking the order management or sales order data in SAP to identify which orders are backordered.
  
  
  Analyze Demand and Supply: Assess the demand and supply situation for the product. This includes checking the forecast, actual sales, and inventory levels. Ensure that the demand is accurately reflected in the system.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters: If necessary, adjust the planning parameters in APO to better align supply with demand. This may involve changing safety stock levels, reorder points, or lead times.
  
  
  Increase Supply: If possible, increase the supply of the product to fulfill the backorders. This could involve production planning, procurement, or reallocating stock from other locations.
  
  
  Review Deployment Settings: Check the deployment settings in APO to ensure that they are configured correctly to consider backorders and fulfill demand appropriately.
  
  
  Run Planning Runs: After making adjustments, run the planning runs again to see if the backorders are resolved and if the demand can be met.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling backorders and demand planning in APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/DP90 (for deployment) to analyze and manage demand and supply.
  APO Configuration: Ensure that your APO system is properly configured for demand planning and deployment, including settings for backorder processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates and patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the issue indicated by the error message and improve the management of backorders in your SAP APO system.